GREEN Solar Academy

GREEN Solar Academy

Professional Training and Coaching

Johannesburg, Gauteng 5,272 followers

Excellence in Photovoltaic. We are Africa's Premier Training Institute on Solar Power. #BeMoreIndependent

About us

Gain professional certified PV training and accreditation aligned with national standards. Access industry networks from day one, connecting you with installers, suppliers, and local solar experts to kickstart and grow your solar business with confidence. GREEN is your portal into South Africa's largest installer network. GREEN operates training centres for solar technology in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, Ghana and Botswana, and has realised projects in several more African countries, including Ethiopia, Malawi and Togo.

Industry
Professional Training and Coaching
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2019
Specialties
Design & Engineering of photovoltaics, training development, hands-on photovoltaic training, capacity building, solar energy training, PV GreenCard, strong network, installer network in Southern Africa, inhouse trainings, capacity building, skills development for employees, inhouse trainings, solar installation training, solar installation courses, PV GreeCard Assessment, and Solar group training

Locations

  • Primary

    120 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg 2000

    Parktonian Hotel

    Johannesburg, Gauteng 2001, ZA

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  • 314 Imam Haron Rd, Lansdowne

    Cape Town, Western Cape 7780, ZA

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  • Former Clay House Project, Orwetoveni

    Otjiwarongo, NA

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  • 26 Cambridge Road, Avondale

    Harare, Harare 0000, ZW

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  • 8 Kloof Street

    604 Buitenkloof Studios

    Cape Town, Western Cape 8001, ZA

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  • Döbereinerstraße 30

    Weimar, Thuringia 99427, DE

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Updates

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    SAPVIA (South African Photovoltaic Industry Association) introduced guidelines for safe installs, developed a programme for installers AND clients to commit to – the PV GreenCard programme – and then devised an assessment to test the skills of installers who wanted to be part of this programme. When potential installers started to ask where they could access training that would teach them everything they needed to know to pass this assessment, it was companies like GREEN (then operating as maxx-solar) that rose to the challenge of developing solar installation training in line with the SAPVIA guidelines. The 5-day SuperSolarSchool training and the 1.5-day PV GreenCard assessment are two separate events; installers are not automatically PV GreenCard-certified following training. Many of the attendees will still need to cement the theory they have learned and do a few installations alongside a more experienced installer before they feel ready to attempt the assessment. Should you successfully pass your assessment, your certificate will be issued by SAPVIA. If you are not an installation electrician yourself, you will need to work with a licenced electrician to connect to the DB and beyond, and issue the CoC that forms part of the PV GreenCard that is issued for every system installed. The training we offer is neither required nor mandatory prior to attempting the PV GreenCard assessment; however, it is invaluable for new entrants to solar energy, as well as for installers who mainly do the physical installations, for example, and who now want to firm up on their calculations and theory (for sizing of systems). Read more about the PV GreenCard Assessment, and how it differs from the GREEN Online Exams, on our blog: https://lnkd.in/duNxAw4B #pvgreencard #sapvia #solartraining #DGS #greenalumni

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    Understanding how to design and install PV systems, large and small, and learning to work with and programme a specific brand of components to ensure profitability for clients are two differnt things. Once you find a product that you enjoy working with, has great local support and leaves your clients so happy that continue to bring in repeat business via referrals, we encourage you to attend any and all training that brand offers. GREEN Technology Partner Fronius Solar Energy holds frequent live webinars to assist installers in using their components to best possible effect. All webinars are free of charge and you can sign up at this link: https://lnkd.in/dhTN42Cd * Not sure who Fronius is? Or what sort of products they offer? Or which brands are going to offer you the service you need at every stage of your installation? Sign up for a course at GREEN Solar Academy and learn about all the companies who help us to ensure excellence in our training, like Fronius. 

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    As a team, we take pride in our collective strength. It is this very strength that allows us to empower others through training and development. Together, we create opportunities for growth, sharing knowledge, and building expertise. At GREEN we believe in the power of education, and we're committed to shaping the future of the solar PV industry by passing on the skills and insights that make a difference. Khumbudzo Amanda Dzivhani Tsakani Mashila Letlhogonolo McDonald Sekoa Tshegofatso Tshepo Radise Reinhard Lotz Alexandra Hattingh Vivian Blümel Antje Klauss-Vorreiter Delali Pearce-Kporha Lyndsay Cotton Marius Geldenhuys Given Monaise che roberts Dennis du Plooy Rudolph Kotze

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    Did you know that our solar training courses come with CPD points?✨ Whether you’re an engineer or just looking to upskill, these Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points help you stay at the top of your game, grow your expertise, and maintain your professional status with bodies like ECSA and SAIEE. 🙌 From our 5-day SuperSolarSchool (5 CPD points) to Commercial PV Design (3 CPD points), you'll not only boost your skills but also tick off those essential points. Our short courses are the perfect way to gain knowledge and CPD points! For more information on CPD points and how you can start collecting them read this article - https://lnkd.in/d2-Rxttf

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    Megan Hussey did her PV GreenCard assessment with us and her motivation was to understand PV installations from A to Z. To stand out from the crowd, to be the installer that delivers quality, that is what GREEN Alumni stand for. And that is why we are developing more and more professional training programmes on compliance, commercial design and installation.

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    Business Manager

    3 Years ago, I braved the classrooms of male electricians and finally got my PV Green Card. It has helped me understand my clients better and how best we can support them MSPD Africa GREEN Solar Academy

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    Are you being penny-wise but performance-foolish when it comes to solar panels? Find out in today's webinar. PVinsight RSA conducts performance testing of PV modules according to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. They're based at Nelson Mandela University, which is also the location of our GREEN Solar Academy in the Eastern Cape.

    🌟 Reminder 🌟 Webinar – Every Watt Matters: How PV Quality Affects Performance Have you registered yet? Don’t miss this must-attend webinar with Jacqui Crozier McCleland and Sinethemba Mnguni. The session will dive into: 🔍 Key quality assurance processes ⚠️ Common PV system failures and risks 📊 And real-world case studies on performance issues Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dwCgabqz #PVQuality #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #SAPVIA #PVinsightRSA

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